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Forum: The Books 09-11-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,637
Posted By Legolas
When looking at the style and character...

When looking at the style and character development change across The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, it may go without saying that you should keep in mind that they were not originally devised as...
Forum: The Books 12-04-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 65,847
Posted By Legolas
Let's keep discussion based on these wonderful...

Let's keep discussion based on these wonderful texts and our interpretations, and not allow the thread to be consumed by petty jabs at people that disagree.

(Or chat speak and memes.)

:smokin:
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-14-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 29,833
Posted By Legolas
Living in a rural area myself, I know almost...

Living in a rural area myself, I know almost everyone around and everyone knows me. We all know what belongs to whom, etc.

I suspect the Shire was much the same. Everyone knew everyone's...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-14-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 29,833
Posted By Legolas
I have taken the liberty of cleaning up the posts...

I have taken the liberty of cleaning up the posts above. I suggest a friendlier tone going forward.

If you reach an impasse, just move on. There's plenty to talk about!
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-03-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 58,503
Posted By Legolas
An absurd idea; moving this to N&N. Not sure...

An absurd idea; moving this to N&N. Not sure anyone should get too worked up about this.

Please keep in mind:
Forum: The Books 08-01-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 113,820
Posted By Legolas
Seems worth noting that Gandalf and Aragorn were...

Seems worth noting that Gandalf and Aragorn were not fighting the wraiths in a toe-to-toe Mortal Kombat battle, but a struggle to safety with the hobbits and the Ring at stake. You would fight...
Forum: The Books 03-29-2014, 11:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,818
Posted By Legolas
Has to be one of the most memorable, doesn't it? ...

Has to be one of the most memorable, doesn't it? Especially with the lady who's sure otherwise.



I also like the Song of Beren and Lúthien for all its glimmering and shimmering.
...
Forum: The Books 01-11-2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,498
Posted By Legolas
Prior to the last century of the Second Age with...

Prior to the last century of the Second Age with the sinking of Númenor, my understanding is that the Americas would have been the far-far east in relation to northwestern Middle-earth (where most of...
Forum: The Books 01-03-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,559
Posted By Legolas
I love The Fellowship of the Ring so much,...

I love The Fellowship of the Ring so much, especially Book Two; I've read it four or five times without going onto the other volumes. I'm particularly fond of the beginning of journeys and meeting...
Forum: The Books 01-02-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,738
Posted By Legolas
Total rubbish? I say "could've" and "part," and...

Total rubbish? I say "could've" and "part," and I stand by them.

He spent time out east where Sauron and Morgoth had influence dating back to the First Age. There's nothing contradictory about...
Forum: The Movies 01-02-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 49,705
Posted By Legolas
The guideline about quoting is referring to...

The guideline about quoting is referring to excessively quoting others' post(s), i.e. dissecting a post by making each sentence of that post into a separate quote so that you can write a retort to...
Forum: The Books 12-31-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,390
Posted By Legolas
I wonder if that relates to my last point about...

I wonder if that relates to my last point about the hobbits not observing the March 25 T.A. 3021 starting date for F.A. 1, instead using the start of their next new year.

The quote from Appendix D...
Forum: The Books 12-31-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,390
Posted By Legolas
I agree that there is no contradiction. I differ...

I agree that there is no contradiction. I differ about how T.A. 3021/F.A. 1 coincide. The change to a March 25 new year (start of 3019) and the change to Fourth Age (late 3021) were established...
Forum: The Movies 12-31-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 65,506
Posted By Legolas
Heed Sra. Telcontar's warning. It's an ill...

Heed Sra. Telcontar's warning.

It's an ill wind as blows nobody no good, as I always say. And All's well that ends better!
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-28-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,419
Posted By Legolas
The scenario here could vary wildly. Gandalf did...

The scenario here could vary wildly. Gandalf did a lot of traveling - by foot, at that! He had a great deal to tend to during the years in which these hobbits would've been growing up. Do you mean...
Forum: The Movies 12-28-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 49,705
Posted By Legolas
I was disappointed in Radagast's portrayal as a...

I was disappointed in Radagast's portrayal as a whole. McCoy was a potentially worthy choice, and the more serious parts of the role were done well. I'm also okay with him being a little silly or...
Forum: The Movies 12-28-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 65,506
Posted By Legolas
Well said, Inzil! :smokin: The current...

Well said, Inzil! :smokin:

The current direction of some conversation here needs a dose of Valium, and to take itself less seriously.

Let remind you that...
If you disagree with someone, you...
Forum: The Books 12-28-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,738
Posted By Legolas
A map like this...

A map like this (http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/File:Pauline_Baynes_-_A_Map_of_Middle-earth_%28color%29_2.jpg) is as complete as you'll find for Middle-earth. Tolkien's stories are heavily rooted in...
Forum: The Books 12-27-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,777
Posted By Legolas
I wrote a thread a decade ago (!) here that might...

I wrote a thread a decade ago (!) here that might be helpful. With tongue firmly in cheek, I titled it uh.. wots a maiar ???/ ...
Forum: The Books 08-14-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 39,155
Posted By Legolas
A friendly reminder... Don't take personal...

A friendly reminder...

Don't take personal offense to differing opinions.

It's not necessary to call people wrong, confused, or ignorant, especially when dealing with less explicit features...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-11-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,345
Posted By Legolas
It's always cool to welcome a fellow musician! We...

It's always cool to welcome a fellow musician! We have several around here.

I added a little to your thread title to let people know what's inside. Your compositions are beautiful, and...
Forum: The Books 08-11-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 32,669
Posted By Legolas
Good catch on the mortal/invisibility bit, my...

Good catch on the mortal/invisibility bit, my oversight. It has been a while!

Re: Saruman's task, I meant that the only mission given to the wizards was to take on the forms of old men, travel to...
Forum: The Books 08-10-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 32,669
Posted By Legolas
Gandalf's ring was not a magic fire-blasting...

Gandalf's ring was not a magic fire-blasting wand-type weapon or anything; nor were any of the rings that we know of. The power of the Three is described by Elrond at the Council of Elrond:

And...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-09-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,692
Posted By Legolas
Welcome! You might want to introduce yourself...

Welcome! You might want to introduce yourself here in our introductions thread (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=2941&page=95).

Enjoy your stay. :smokin:
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-09-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,603
Posted By Legolas
I think I've said elsewhere long ago, but I'm not...

I think I've said elsewhere long ago, but I'm not that fond of Book 4, the Frodo/Sam half of The Two Towers. It moves a little slow at times and just generally isn't as interesting to me as the rest...
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